Tesla shareholders approve $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk
NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s richest man was just handed a chance to become history’s first trillionaire.…
Big Tesla investor will vote against Musk’s massive pay package
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, one of Tesla’s biggest investors, said Tuesday that it will vote against a proposed…
Federal workers face hurdles in unemployment claims amid government shutdown
For more than two weeks now during the government shutdown, Imelda Avila-Thomas has been trying in vain to…
Argentina votes in midterm elections set to test President Milei’s mandate
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — On the northern bank of Argentina’s Riachuelo River, luxury car dealerships report sales…
Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente facilities ends, further talks planned
SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A planned five-day strike by thousands of registered nurses and other…
Shutdown delays Social Security cost-of-living announcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment…
31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses strike for better wages and staffing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers went…
Rural schools face hiring challenges as H-1B visa fees increase
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Rob Coverdale started his job in 2023 as superintendent of the K-12…
California Uber and Lyft drivers get union rights
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will soon be able to…
Sri Lanka’s Parliament withdraws perks for former presidents
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to abolish perks and facilities provided to former presidents…
London Underground strikes disrupt subway system for millions
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of London Underground staff on Sunday began a series of strikes over pay and…
Social Security whistleblower who filed complaint against DOGE resigns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Social Security whistleblower whose complaint alleged that Department of Government Efficiency officials mishandled Americans’…